Finding the right piano teacher can be stressful for parents and students. The teacher needs to be…read moreknowledgeable, approachable, firm but kind, and a great fit for the student. Our daughter had had several other teachers who were fine but not fantastic. Last year, we were fortunate to come across Joy Han. An acquaintance of ours spoke highly of her, so we contacted Joy to schedule a tryout. From the very beginning, Joy demonstrated care, knowledge, and passion for music that was a great fit for us. She has students with many different ability levels, and our daughter has thrived under her tutelage. Joy makes lessons fun and productive while making sure the kids push themselves to get better. Striking that delicate balance between firm and kind is an art, and Joy is an artist in that regard. If you would like to have your child (or even adult) student succeed in their piano growth, I recommend you contact Joy and see what I mean. She is great.

I have taken lessons from Joy Han for over ten years, and although it has been many years since I…read moreleft for college, I still remember and bask in thankfulness for Ms. Han. Whenever I enjoy and appreciate classical music--especially the piano pieces, I am always reminded of Ms. Han's incredible skills and her passionate heart for teaching us students. She runs with a relentless pursuit of excellence for all of her students. I learned to do my very best in learning theory, practicing at home, and in confidently performing at recitals, competitions and auditions. As for professionalism, Joy Han is the most professional one can be. She is always punctual and very organized. We always have a consistent lesson plan, with a scheduled homework plan. The smaller private setting also provides her the opportunity to build a teacher-student relationship--so she will remember how much progress you made by practicing at home. Ms. Han has also taught two of my younger brothers as well. They too reflect on our past days of piano lessons with Ms. Han and wouldn't have traded the experience with another teacher. We miss you Ms. Han! Thank you for imparting your passion and joy for music onto me, John, and Sam!

Miss Elisabeth at B-Sharp is an absolute blessing of a teacher. She took our son under her wing and…read morehe has been progressing in his Piano skills very well for the last 4 years. Not only is Ms Elisabeth a masterful piano teacher, she also inculcates a sense of confidence and zest in kids. Our son struggled with attention and focus prior and the lessons with Miss Elisabeth have been incredibly helpful and uplifting. She has a way with kids and treats each kid individually to bring out the best in them. We couldn't have asked for a nicer teacher.

Elizabeth Smolgovsky - Exceptional Music Teacher Worth Every Note!!…read moreBoth my kids have been taking piano lessons with Ms Elizabeth for years now and our experience has been nothing short of excellent. Her deep understanding of music theory coupled with incredible practical skills on piano are inspiring and makes a truly outstanding teacher. Her teaching style is tailored to each individual student making the learning experience personal, effective and enjoyable. Her incredible ability to break down complex musical concepts into understandable segments has helped my kids understand music and improve their skills significantly. Her love and dedication to music is evident in every lesson and her passion is infectious. Regardless if you are a beginner or experienced musician, she gives the same level of attention. She is not just a teacher but a mentor and guide to our kids. We would highly recommend Ms Elizabeth for piano lessons!!

Inessa has been an exceptional piano teacher. Her teaching blends deep musical expertise with…read moregenuine care, patience, and encouragement. Thanks to her guidance, my daughter has passed MTAC CM Levels 6, 8, and 10 with State Honors over the past three years. More importantly, I've seen tremendous growth -- not only in technique and musicality, but also in confidence and a genuine love for music. Inessa has a remarkable ability to understand my daughter's strengths and challenges, and she tailors her guidance thoughtfully. She is not only a passionate piano teacher, but also a wise mentor who has supported my daughter through important decisions about high school and college planning. I'm truly grateful for Inessa's dedication and the positive impact she has had on my daughter's musical journey. She is a gifted educator, and I highly recommend her to any family seeking an exceptional piano teacher.

Teacher Inessa is warm, patient, and has a gentle way of teaching that makes kids feel comfortable…read moreand confident. I especially appreciate that she doesn't use a one-size-fits-all approach, she pays attention to my daughter's strengths and challenges and adjusts each lesson accordingly. My daughter had enjoyed taking piano lessons with her. We're so thankful to have found her, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any family looking for a caring and dedicated piano teacher.

I had always dreamed of picking back up the Violin after 45 years. At the age of 50 its a "Bucket…read moreList thing". I am so glad I called Brigitte Rafnel. After literally one lesson I was playing a little tune for my adult children who were quite impressed. Now I am taking regular lessons because her fee is so reasonable. Its fun and better than the news. Brigitte's teaching style is the very best. She explains every little thing patiently at my speed. Its a very calm cozy environment with no distractions. Its quick, convenient and would be a breeze for parents. Learning to read music and play Violin, Viola or Piano would be an amazing gift to yourself or your kid, friend etc. Call her right away she will guide you how to start.

She's very professional and very friendly. My kids are motivated and very eager to learn because of…read morethe way she teach them. Now my kids like to perform at school whenever there is a music event or school activities.

My daughter has been seeing Danielle for about 6 months now. Although we haven't been able to go at…read moreregular intervals, her progress has been amazing. She's now 12 and we've noticed such an improvement in her dictation, pronunciation, volume and clarity. She really has become a much better singer. As a parent what I like about Danielle is her positive vibe and constant positivity. I couldn't imagine a more positive influence on my daughters growth as a singer. Consequently it's not all about signing either. She's beginning to recognize changes to her normal speech which will benefit her whether she continues to sing or not. All in all, I can't imagine taking my daughter anywhere else where she'd benefit as much as she is with Danielle. I highly recommend anyone interested in singing or public speaking lessons give Danielle a call and set up a lesson!

My wife and I have been taking lessons with Danielle for a little over a year. It's difficult to…read moreoverestimate the level of impact she has had on both our musicianship as well as our love for music. I've struggled with singing my whole life, and have tried a handful of teachers. Danielle is the first teacher who I felt was, even after just our first lesson, able to express the issues I'm dealing with as well as the solutions (almost always vowels, enunciation, and breathing) She's also gentle in her feedback and doesn't make me feel bad about not being perfect. I was worried about continuing our vocal instruction after COVID hit, but Danielle has gone above and beyond with going digital, upgrading her setup so we can hear her more clearly and recording tracks that we can both practice along with and sing along with during lessons (to avoid Zoom lag). Lastly, I feel like Danielle cares about us as people. She is always great about checking in about things we've talked about outside of music. Just an altogether good person and a pleasure to be around. I can't recommend her enough!

Viola has been such a great violin teacher for my son. This is his first exposure to learning the…read moreviolin, and she has made the whole experience really positive and fun. She is kind, patient, professional, and clearly knows how to teach in a way that helps kids feel comfortable and confident. We've really appreciated her warmth and the care she brings to each lesson. It's been great to watch my son start to build confidence and enjoy learning a new instrument. Highly recommend Viola to anyone looking for a wonderful violin teacher!

Amazing teacher and human being! I came to know Viola…read morethrough my diligent neighbor who organized a group music class for our toddlers (all twos). Viola is an amazing teacher and musician. She connects to each individual through their uniqueness and keeps them engaged even after each class is over. She is quite creative and is very kind. I can't think of a better teacher and person to have as my son's music teacher.

Cynthia does piano and singing lessons and maybe other lessons, but those are the two I'm familiar…read morewith. My daughter has been taking piano lessons with her for about a year. At different times there's been one or two other students in the same class. You can also do private lessons, but at my daughter's age and level, the group lessons have worked out well. Cynthia is fantastic to watch with kids of all ages. She's patient and offers lots of encouragement. She really seems to know how to work with kids to keep their interest and help them progress. She takes a holistic approach to piano where she teaches not just piano, but music in general.

I've been taking my son for piano lessons with Miss Cynthia for almost 10 years. She is a caring…read moreand non-judgmental teacher. No cracking of the whip or ruler on errant fingers attempting to coax music out of a dusty piano but she has a gentle, patient yet disciplined approach. And her pianos are modern too; most are electric so one can try different sounds during the learning process which makes it fun.

We loved having Leah come to our house and teach our two kids how to play the piano and read music…read more She is very patient and encouraging. The kids loved her and were naturally inclined to practice piano in between lessons. Although they don't currently play piano, they do play the flute and clarinet and I think that is because they had a great start with music and reading music with Leah. We also loved how she arranged recitals at retirement or convalescent homes. It was a great example of how music can bring joy into people's lives.

Leah has been my daughter's piano teacher for the last year. During this time, I have seen my…read moredaughter's love of music (and piano, especially) grow immensely. Leah is a fantastic teacher! She is motivational, encouraging and calm. She works tremendously well with children and she is always a pleasure to have in our home. She is also very flexible. My daughter's schedule has changed periodically throughout the school year and Leah has always been incredibly accommodating and willing to work with us in order to reschedule our instruction. I highly recommend Leah.